Job ID: 123066
Postdoctoral position in wide-field calcium imaging/memory research in rodents at the Department of Neurophysiology Medical Faculty, Ruhr University Bochum
Position: Post-doctoral Position
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Employment Start Date: 1 September 2025
Contract Length: two years with possibility of extension
City: Bochum
Country: Germany
Institution: Ruhr University Bochum
Department: Department of Neurophysiology, Medical Faculty
Description:
The Department of Neurophysiology at the Medical Faculty of the Ruhr University Bochum, hosts a vibrant and talented team of neuroscientists from a variety of scientific backgrounds that implement multidisciplinary approaches to understanding the mechanisms underlying memory. A postdoctoral position is currently available for a candidate that has a strong interest, and prior training, in the area of wide-field calcium imaging in the cortex and hippocampus of freely behaving rodents. The research project will focus on the interaction of cortical systems with the hippocampus in the enabling of long-term associative memory. Along with wide-field calcium imaging, optogenetics and rodent behavioural paradigms will be implemented. Experience with stereotaxic methodology and/or in vivo electrophysiology, Matlab/Python and signal analysis is advantageous. The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience, or an associated discipline, a proven track record (including peer-reviewed publications) in the abovementioned methods and research field, as well be competent in quantitative data analysis. A FELASA B qualification, or equivalent is required.
The position will be funded at the level of E13 (german salary system) for two years, with the possibility of contract extension. Participation in the teaching commitments of the department, in the german language, is expected. Applications (including motivation letter, CV, proof of degrees, publication list, grade transcripts, 2 referees) should be directed to Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Denise Manahan-Vaughan (LMR@rub.de).